As the Founder & CEO of E.B. Howard Consulting, Christine has secured over $145 million in non-dilutive grant funding since 2013. Christine's leadership extends beyond my company, serving on influential boards such as the Buffalo/Niagara National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and Community Connections of New York, Inc. (CCNY), reflecting her commitment to societal advancement. Christine's entrepreneurial journey has included overcoming a cancer diagnosis and a significant career transition, which have taught her the importance of resilience and turning setbacks into opportunities.
Christine provides practical advice to startups and small businesses, focusing on the crucial role of non-dilutive funding and offering strategies for identifying and applying for grant opportunities. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of program evaluation in meeting funding objectives and ensuring measurable outcomes and accountability in grant-funded projects. Beyond consultancy work, Christine mentors and advises in prestigious programs like NSF I-Corpsâ„¢, Columbia Technology Ventures, and the Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator. Her experiences as a pitch judge in major startup competitions, including 43North and the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), further enrich my insights.
Christine can be contacted at christine@ebhoward.com or at EBHoward.com
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